Telecommunications

DIFI Chairman Stuart Daughtridge Nominated for Satellite Executive of the Year

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The nomination recognizes his leadership in advancing interoperability of the ground segment, with its potential to eliminate vendor lock-in and speed integration of satellite with terrestrial telecommunications.

Key Points: 
  • The nomination recognizes his leadership in advancing interoperability of the ground segment, with its potential to eliminate vendor lock-in and speed integration of satellite with terrestrial telecommunications.
  • The winner of the 2023 Satellite Executive of the Year is determined by a combination of the Via Satellite editorial team and votes that come directly from industry.
  • The winner will be announced at SATELLITE 2024 on Wednesday, March 20 at the Via Satellite Awards Luncheon.
  • Recently, DIFI established a new working group to focus on a fast-emerging challenge to advancements in ground segment technology.

Sports.Com Announces Strategic Partnership With Bango to expand Its Global Footprint

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

LONDON, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sports.com, an innovator in sports entertainment, is delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with Bango PLC (AIM: BGO), (“Bango”), the global platform for subscriptions bundling.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sports.com, an innovator in sports entertainment, is delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with Bango PLC (AIM: BGO), (“Bango”), the global platform for subscriptions bundling.
  • The partnership will substantially extend the reach of Sports.com's unique sports content to new and untapped markets worldwide, leveraging Bango’s extensive international distribution network.
  • Trusted by leading technology companies, including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, Bango facilitates direct access to millions of potential customers through its expansive network of partners.
  • Our partnership with Bango is a pivotal stage in our journey to revolutionise sports entertainment worldwide.

SoftBank Corp., NEC and Broadcom Jointly Validate RAN Modernization with Virtualization by Unifying O-RAN Architecture and Telco Cloud

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

The companies confirmed the feasibility of RAN modernization by converging O-RAN architecture (1) and Telco Cloud (2).

Key Points: 
  • The companies confirmed the feasibility of RAN modernization by converging O-RAN architecture (1) and Telco Cloud (2).
  • In this joint verification, a virtualized RAN (“vRAN”) system consisted of a general-purpose common infrastructure defined by SoftBank, vRAN applications using O-RAN architecture by NEC, and a vRAN platform optimized for VMware’s Telco Cloud platform.
  • We believe that the innovative RAN modernization with virtualization, O-RAN, and Telco Cloud that we have verified will be the core technology for efficient RAN operations in the future.
  • PaaS(“VMware Telco Cloud Automation”)and its integrated orchestration capabilities enable operators to quickly deploy rapidly evolving CNF (“cloud-native function”) requirements for NEC's RAN deployments."

UPSTACK Acquires CA Communications’ Telecom Services Division

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UPSTACK , the fastest-growing platform for digital infrastructure, announced today that it has acquired the telecom agency services division of CA Communications Inc. , based in Wayzata, Minnesota.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UPSTACK , the fastest-growing platform for digital infrastructure, announced today that it has acquired the telecom agency services division of CA Communications Inc. , based in Wayzata, Minnesota.
  • CA Communications’ Founder, President and CEO Marc Agar will become an UPSTACK Partner while remaining CA’s chief executive.
  • Going forward, CA’s agency business will operate under the UPSTACK brand with ongoing support from key CA personnel—including Marc Agar and CA Partner Michael Agar—alongside enhanced resources from UPSTACK.
  • CA Communications will continue to operate its technology resale and managed services lines of businesses under the CA Communications brand.

Spencer Fane Enters Nation’s Second Largest Legal Market with Patent Litigation Group

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The trio joins the firm’s growing Intellectual Property practice while also giving Spencer Fane a foothold in the second-largest legal market in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • The trio joins the firm’s growing Intellectual Property practice while also giving Spencer Fane a foothold in the second-largest legal market in the U.S.
  • The group joins a Spencer Fane IP team that possesses both the technical knowledge and legal experience necessary to protect inventors, entrepreneurs, and businesses of all sizes.
  • She has litigated patent cases for over 20 years, including as co-lead counsel in over ten lawsuits that went to trial.
  • Holley has managed all aspects of patent litigation including pre-filing diligence, claim construction, fact and expert discovery, dispositive motions, and trial.

Congressman David Kustoff Visits SurgePays Headquarters in Bartlett, Tenn.

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Congressman Kustoff’s team included District Director Ed Jackson, Field Representative Isaac Weston and Special Assistant Billy Masters.

Key Points: 
  • Congressman Kustoff’s team included District Director Ed Jackson, Field Representative Isaac Weston and Special Assistant Billy Masters.
  • “It was a pleasure to visit SurgePays and meet with CEO Brian Cox,” said Congressman Kustoff.
  • Thank you for having me.”
    “We’re thankful to Congressman David Kustoff for his visit and for wanting to meet our outstanding team while learning more about SurgePays and our commitment to the underbanked and underserved markets in America,” said Mr. Cox.
  • “It’s a privilege to have a congressman genuinely interested in the folks he represents.”
    For more information on SurgePays, please visit the Company's investor relations website at ir.surgepays.com.

VoIP Testing with SIP Emulation and Conformance Test Suite

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Vijay Kulkarni, CEO of GL Communications, highlights the software's capabilities, stating, “ MAPS™ SIP is a complete VoIP emulation solution.

Key Points: 
  • Vijay Kulkarni, CEO of GL Communications, highlights the software's capabilities, stating, “ MAPS™ SIP is a complete VoIP emulation solution.
  • SIP Protocol Conformance Testing: GL's SIP testing tool boasts proficiency in emulating diverse interfaces within SIP networks, encompassing standard SIP, SIP-I (ISUP) , SIP IMS , and SIP MSRP.
  • Furthermore, it executes SIP Protocol Conformance Testing for varied SIP protocol implementations crucial to the Next Generation Air Traffic Control System , such as ED-137 compliance.
  • MAPS™ SIP Conformance Suite offers 400+ test cases aligned with ETSI TS 102 027-2 V3.1.1 (2004-11) SIP specifications.

Finwave Semiconductor Showcases Breakthrough Performance Advancement with GaN-on-Silicon Technology at MWC Barcelona 2024

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Monday, February 26, 2024

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Finwave Semiconductor, Inc. , an innovator of GaN (Gallium Nitride) technology, is showcasing its latest technology and products this week at MWC Barcelona .

Key Points: 
  • BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Finwave Semiconductor, Inc. , an innovator of GaN (Gallium Nitride) technology, is showcasing its latest technology and products this week at MWC Barcelona .
  • The company will unveil the newest performance benchmarks with its advanced GaN-on-Si technology and high-power switches targeting the infrastructure and handset markets.
  • Finwave will present its enhancement-mode (Emode) 200mm GaN-on-Si transistor technology.
  • Visit Finwave's meeting room at MWC Barcelona to witness the future of semiconductor technology firsthand.

Vishay Intertechnology to Bring Industry-Leading SiC MOSFET Technology to APEC 2024

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Monday, February 26, 2024

At the APEC 2024 booth, Vishay’s experts will also be discussing upcoming planned releases of the MaxSiC platform, including AEC-Q101 Automotive Grade products.

Key Points: 
  • At the APEC 2024 booth, Vishay’s experts will also be discussing upcoming planned releases of the MaxSiC platform, including AEC-Q101 Automotive Grade products.
  • APEC 2024 will be taking place February 25-29 at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center in Long Beach, California.
  • Serving customers worldwide, Vishay is The DNA of tech.® Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH).
  • ThermaWick and eSMP are registered trademarks and MaxSiC is a trademark of Vishay Intertechnology.

Rakuten Symphony and Kyivstar Sign Letter of Intent to Deploy Open RAN to Rebuild Ukraine’s Digital Infrastructure

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Monday, February 26, 2024

The LoI confirms Kyivstar’s intent to use Rakuten’s Open RAN and 5G technologies to help rebuild Ukraine's digital infrastructure, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to supporting Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction.

Key Points: 
  • The LoI confirms Kyivstar’s intent to use Rakuten’s Open RAN and 5G technologies to help rebuild Ukraine's digital infrastructure, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to supporting Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction.
  • Kyivstar and Rakuten Symphony are currently collaborating to define the scope of their initiative, which will involve both 4G and 5G Open RAN technology.
  • Mickey Mikitani, Chairman and CEO, Rakuten Group, said, “Rakuten is extremely proud to continue its support for Ukraine’s efforts to rebuild its infrastructure and in supporting Kyivstar’s vision for deploying Open RAN.
  • I share the excitement of our Kyivstar team, under the leadership of Kyivstar CEO Oleksandr Komarov, in working with Rakuten to rebuild the country’s infrastructure with Open RAN as a part of this commitment.